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Iranian Terror Cells in Latin America

Iranian Terror Cells in Latin America:

As Iran chooses a new president this week, the activities of its powerful intelligence services have also been kicking into high gear across the globe. The U.S. State Department’s annual terrorism report, released May 30, headlined the “marked resurgence” of Iran’s terrorist activities — and with good reason. “Iran and Hizballah’s terrorist activity has reached a tempo unseen since the 1990s, with attacks plotted in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa,” the report reads. And that’s [...]

A Radical Imam’s Infiltration of Philadelphia, by Ryan Mauro

A Radical Imam’s Infiltration of Philadelphia, by Ryan Mauro:

Radical Imam Siraj Wahhaj isn’t who comes to mind when you think of interfaith partnerships, but two of his associates have served at the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia. The two are colleagues of Wahhaj and they lead their own Islamist groups, one of which even used to go by the name of International Muslim Brotherhood.

Wahhaj’s notable quotes include, “America is the most wicked government on the face of the planet Earth” and “If only Muslims were clever [...]

Popular Egyptian TV Cleric Jailed for 11 Years for Burning Bible

Popular Egyptian TV Cleric Jailed for 11 Years for Burning Bible:

Nasr City Misdemeanor Court has sentenced Abu Islam, the controversial Salafi preacher, to 11 years in prison for insulting Christianity and threatening public security.

The court sentenced Abu Islam, otherwise known as Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud Abdallah, for disparaging Egypt’s minority faith, vandalizing a Bible and disturbing public security, setting a bail of LE3,000 (USD 429) to potentially suspend the punishment.

The court also sentenced Abu Islam’s son to 8 years in prison [...]